Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache CloudStack with AsyncJob storage in the database. (CVE-2026-59657)
Apache CloudStack versions 4.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0 contain a vulnerability where sensitive information is stored in cleartext within the AsyncJob database storage. This issue is identified as CVE-2026-59657 and relates to CWE-312 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information). Upgrading to versions 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 or later addresses this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-59657 is a vulnerability in Apache CloudStack affecting versions from 4.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. The flaw involves the storage of sensitive information in cleartext within the AsyncJob database storage component. This cleartext storage could potentially expose sensitive data if the database is accessed by unauthorized parties. The issue is classified under CWE-312. The vendor has released fixed versions 4.20.3.1 and 4.22.1.1 that remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information stored in cleartext in the AsyncJob database could be accessed by unauthorized users with database access, potentially leading to data exposure. The vulnerability does not specify direct exploitation methods or broader impacts beyond the cleartext storage issue.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade affected Apache CloudStack installations to version 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's versioning recommendations.
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache CloudStack with AsyncJob storage in the database. (CVE-2026-59657)
Description
Apache CloudStack versions 4.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0 contain a vulnerability where sensitive information is stored in cleartext within the AsyncJob database storage. This issue is identified as CVE-2026-59657 and relates to CWE-312 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information). Upgrading to versions 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 or later addresses this vulnerability.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-59657 is a vulnerability in Apache CloudStack affecting versions from 4.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. The flaw involves the storage of sensitive information in cleartext within the AsyncJob database storage component. This cleartext storage could potentially expose sensitive data if the database is accessed by unauthorized parties. The issue is classified under CWE-312. The vendor has released fixed versions 4.20.3.1 and 4.22.1.1 that remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information stored in cleartext in the AsyncJob database could be accessed by unauthorized users with database access, potentially leading to data exposure. The vulnerability does not specify direct exploitation methods or broader impacts beyond the cleartext storage issue.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade affected Apache CloudStack installations to version 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's versioning recommendations.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-72m7-8x56-r97p
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-59657"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a885f22acd9273b493f807b
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 14:22:26 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 14:35:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 20:51:58 UTC
Views: 2
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